How far is Allentown, PA from Gap, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Gap, PA is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Gap.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Gap.
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Start on Tilghman Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street
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Turn left onto North Cedar Crest Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · North Cedar Crest Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard Bypass
2203 ft · 44 sec · Hamilton Boulevard Bypass
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Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard
6 mi · 9 min · West Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Trexlertown Bypass
2096 ft · 33 sec · Trexlertown Bypass
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Continue on Hamilton Boulevard
2.5 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard
39 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Kutztown Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road
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Keep slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike
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Continue on Kutztown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road
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Continue on Allentown Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike
30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
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Continue on Kutztown Road
1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road
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Continue on Allentown Pike
2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike
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Continue on Allentown Pike
1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike
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Continue on North 5th Street Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · North 5th Street Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward PA 12 West: Lebanon
1717 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass
19.5 mi · 25 min · Warren Street Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Ephrata
1526 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
67 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
102 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Division Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Division Highway
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Turn right onto North Railroad Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · North Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
753 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Brimmer Avenue
2661 ft · 1 min · Brimmer Avenue
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Continue on New Holland Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · New Holland Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Newport Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · East Newport Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
1814 ft · 44 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 41 South
139 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gap-Newport Pike
1657 ft · 35 sec · Gap-Newport Pike
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Turn right onto Reservoir Road
143 m · 21 sec · Reservoir Road
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Turn right onto Pequea Avenue
2 m · 1 sec · Pequea Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pequea Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Gap.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Warren Street Bypass
Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass
19.5 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Allentown and Chance Light Rain near Gap.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Gap?
The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km) and usually takes 01h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Allentown and 34.3 miles from Gap.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.68 one way or $21.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Allentown and Chance Light Rain near Gap.
Stop Ideas Near West Reading
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Reading.
Coatesville
Parkesburg
Downingtown
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Gap. Straight-line distance: 51.21 mi (82.42 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gap
Gap is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.9873200, -76.0205100 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gap (-76.02051, 39.98732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.41 | $10.68 | $21.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $11.69 | $23.39 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $12.78 | $25.57 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $15.94 | $31.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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